Candida Auris: Recommendations for Healthcare Outbreak Response

Aug 5, 2021

This updated document outlines recommended practices for healthcare outbreak response for Candida auris (C. auris), an emerging multidrug-resistant yeast that can cause invasive infections associated with high mortality. Topics include outbreak detection and...

Investigation/Reporting Thresholds and Outbreak Definitions for COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings

Nov 17, 2020

Note: This page and the linked resources are currently under review. Their contents are outdated as of the end of the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration. Updated materials will be posted here once available. CORHA and CSTE investigation/reporting...

Nontuberculous mycobacteria: Recommended Practices for Healthcare Outbreak Response

Sep 5, 2019

CORHA’s recommendations outlines the thresholds and outbreak definition of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM), mycobacteria other than Mycobacterium tuberculosis or M. leprae. Contents include recommended practices for healthcare outbreak response from outbreak...

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE): Recommendations for Healthcare Outbreak Response

Jun 6, 2019

This updated document outlines recommended practices for healthcare outbreak response for carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE). Topics include outbreak detection and reporting, investigation and control, and a variety of helpful resources. NOTE: This product is...

Sample Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) Line List

Mar 20, 2019

This sample line list is a ready-to-use template for healthcare and health agencies to document epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) outbreak information. Resource Link: Sample EKC Line List (Excel File) Source: Los Angeles County Department of Health Date: March 20,...